What’s With Grounding?

Depending on the circles you are in, grounding (aka earthing) could be a phrase you’ve heard a lot, or never before. At Absolute Wellness Center, we realize that it takes a lot of different paths to get to your health destination. While we really hope that our chiropractic office at the Lake of the Ozarks is just one of the paths we can walk with you, there will be other things you can try. For some, it will be diet (we also offer nutritional counseling at the Lake of the Ozarks!), it could be a new exercise practice, a breathing technique, or … grounding. Here are some interesting things we’ve learned about this trending technique, and how you can incorporate it into your healthy lifestyle during the summer months!


What is Grounding?

The concept of grounding, in short, is to put your body in direct contact with the earth. This can include water, dirt, or rock - basically any conductive surface that is in contact with the earth. The science behind it is that the earth as a mild negative charge to it, and over time in modern life, our bodies can build up positive charges. By putting your body in direct contact with the earth, you can help balance the positive charge and return your body to a neutral state.

For some, this could seem skeptical - but, bear with us for a minute. At its basic level, grounding is just asking you to spend more time outdoors enjoying everything that Mother Nature has to offer. Have you ever spent a day on the Lake and then slept great that night? Chances are you spent your day sitting on one of the beaches, swimming in the water, and relaxing on a big rock watching the sunset, all forms of grounding … and, you guessed it! Better sleep is a benefit to grounding.

When Should You Be Careful With Grounding?

There are a few things to consider when you start grounding. The first is that you need to be aware of where you choose to ground yourself. If you live in a city where many electrical wires are running under the ground, you may actually be having the opposite effect. Another thing to consider is where you are doing this. Do they spray pesticides? Are you considering doing it somewhere like a park where there are lots of people and animals? Obviously, all dirt is dirty, but not all dirt is alike - so pick your place well and enjoy the benefits.

If you don’t have a good location to try this, you can invest in grounding mats to place under your desk or grounding sheets for your bed. These can be plugged directly into an outlet, and the grounding system for your house directs the power of the earth right up to you.

  • Signs That You Aren’t Grounded
  • Here are a few things that may show that your body is needing a little extra balance:
  • Get distracted easily
  • Space out
  • Over-think or ruminate
  • Engage in personal drama
  • Experience anxiety and perpetual worrying
  • Inflammation
  • Poor sleep
  • Chronic pain
  • Fatigue
  • Poor circulation


Benefits of Grounding

We can’t end this blog without sharing the benefits that have been found in grounding. There is still a lot to learn, and sometimes (as with many studies), the results are always conclusive, however, try for yourself and see what you experience!

  • Reduces inflammation
  • Reduces chronic pain
  • Improves sleep
  • Increases energy
  • Lowers stress and promotes calmness
  • Normalizes biological rhythms (like the circadian rhythm!)
  • Regulates blood pressure and blood flow
  • Relieves muscle tension
  • Improves female hormone symptoms
  • Speeds healing
  • Reduces jet lag
  • Shortens recovery time from injury
  • Helps support adrenal health


A Path On Your Healing Journey

Kind of like a puzzle, there are so many things that you can do to help put together a full picture of health. Absolute Wellness Center makes it a priority to help you along the journey, and our favorite way to start is with neurological chiropractics at the Lake of the Ozarks. Everything starts and ends with your nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments can help put your spine (the home of your nervous system) in line and help it to heal. We have many other techniques and practices that we use here in the office, as well as exercises you can do at home to help find healing on your journey. Ready to get started? Give us a call at the number below to schedule your first appointment! Don’t forget to get outside today and soak up some negative charges and breathe in the fresh air.





Absolute Wellness Center Inc
4203 E US Hwy 54
Linn Creek, MO 65052
573-346-3777
Location: Linn Creek, MO 65052, USA

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